As organizations embrace digital transformation and AI adoption, the browser has become the critical interface for both productivity and security. From accessing SaaS applications to interacting with AI tools like ChatGPT, the browser is now at the center of enterprise workflows. However, this shift also introduces significant risks—ranging from data leakage and malicious extensions to the secure use of generative AI.
In this episode, our guest Francis Odom, founder of Software Analyst Cyber Research, brings his wealth of expertise to the conversation. With a following of over 60,000 cybersecurity and technology professionals, Francis specializes in emerging security markets, including identity, data, and AI security.
Together with LayerX’s Head of Product Marketing, Eyal Arazi, Francis discusses how browser security is evolving to address the challenges of modern enterprises. They explore the role of browser security in mitigating GenAI risks, the limitations of traditional SASE and SSE solutions, and how enterprises can adopt a platform approach to streamline security while reducing complexity.
How can CISOs and security leaders navigate the intersection of browser edge and network security? Which use cases will define the future of browser security? Listen to this episode to find out.
Chief Cybersecurity Analyst
Francis Odum is a cybersecurity researcher and independent analyst whose insights reach over 60,000 security and technology professionals. Francis specializes in areas such as identity, cloud and application security, network security, and Security Operations Centers (SOC). Francis is the founder of Software Analyst Cybersecurity Research, where he collaborates with leading cybersecurity experts to develop one of the largest independent cyber research firms in the market. He also serves as a cybersecurity instructor at Maven, educating over 160 investors and leaders through his bootcamps. Additionally, Francis has contributed to the field through publications like "An Overview of Software Supply Chain Security" and "Software Supply Chain Vendor Landscape."
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